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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,136.60, 398,621.70 and 236,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,136.60, 398,621.70 and 236,587.80 is: 354,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,136.60 : 398,621.70 = 236,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,136.60/398,621.70 = 236,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,136.60x = 398,621.70 × 236,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,136.60x = 94,309,031,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,309,031,035.26/266,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,363.25

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